Area Manager

Location BRUNDIDGE, AL Career Area Drivers & Transportation Job Function Transportation Management Employment Type Regular/Permanent Position Type Salary Requisition WD What you'll do at Position Summary What you'll do About Walmart TransportationThe Area Manager in Transportation is a crucial role that leads and motivates our amazing group of drivers and Associates, while assuring the daily operation is running. Our ideal candidate will manage the day-to-day operations of a Private Fleet Transportation office by ensuring high levels of engagement between our Office, Dispatchers, Distribution Center, and Stores. They will lead our business unit by focusing on our metrics and our company's strong culture and values of Respect for the Individual, Service to the Customer, Strive for Excellence and Act with Integrity. We are creating an industry best End-to-End Supply Chain and saving customers money so they can live betterWhat you'll do:Overseeing daily operation of inbound/outbound freight. Ensure high levels of engagement between our Office, Dispatchers, Distribution Center, and our Stores. Responsible for daily reporting. Excel in a busy environment, multi-tasking, prioritizing, while taking care of our Associates and customers. Identify associate, customer, and supplier concerns by listening, consulting with others when needed to determine corrective action to take or make recommendations to resolve. Oversee and develop associates by assigning responsibilities and coordinating workloads, monitoring performance, and providing feedback; teaching, supporting, and modeling Logistics and company procedures; identify training needs.Ensure effective equipment allocation of all trailing assets to support all shipping and receiving nodes in the SoCal ecosystem.Reduce unit dwell time and improve asset utilityCreate asset synergies between Omni-operations to enhance performance, efficiency and flow.Establish, maintain and refine tailing pools to support the E2E strategy through operational excellence.What you'll bring:1+ years of experience in logistics/transportation. Management experience in transportation/logistics. Experience in data analytics, data mining, quality scorecards, and providing insights out of analysis.The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.Who WeAreJoin Walmart and your work could help over 275million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune company. But you'll quickly find we're a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.& Perks:Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.Equal Opportunity EmployerWalmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.Minimum Qualifications Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Minimum Qualifications:Associate's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field OR 1 year Walmart Logistics experience OR 1 year transportation experiencePreferred Qualifications Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Microsoft Office, Supervising Associates, WalmartBachelors: Business, Bachelors: LogisticsPrimary Location 1005 SARA G LOTT BLVD, BRUNDIDGE, AL , United States of America